We have started using the APA Scorekeeper app.

After a team has completed two weeks of using both paper and the scorekeeper app, you may use just the app.

Team fees and greens fees are due the night of play. No exceptions!

New players must be taught to score on paper.

****REMEMBER TO SUBMIT COMPLETED MATCHES****

Concerning the double-up rule:

**Teams may double ONE player if needed. The double up, or ghost rule, may be used as often as a team needs (weekly).

**The double-up must happen last.If a team is short on players, the match will continue, doubling the available player that will keep the team under 23. If a make-up match is still needed, it will be played at a later date. Please see the double up procedure in your GMAPA bylaws.

**Players available for the double up may not leave until the double up player(s) has been declared. You risk forfeiting. Full team and greens fees are always due regardless of forfeit.

As a courtesy, I suggest letting the opposing team know you need to double as soon as possible and the opposing team choosing the double-up player so people can leave. Just my suggestion.

Things that have not changed, but here are reminders:

To be a Captain you must agree to the following:

~ Have a cell phone. ~ Have the APA app installed with notifications turned on. ~ Respond to texts and calls from the LO and other Captains in a timely manner. ~ Agree that you are responsible for the team. (Communications and their actions.)

**The mindset surrounding team fees:

• · When a team joins APA, they are assigned their share of the dues for that session.
• · The team fee is split up weekly.
• · The team fee is then split up nightly by teams. The team fee is what the TEAM owes for participating in League. PLEASE STOP MAKING INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS PAY TWICE AS MUCH BECAUSE THEY DOUBLE. The team fee should be split evenly by the team.
• · Teams should be avoiding the double up rule. It is only there to help with forfeits. Captains should be communicating that the team will need to double, and players should be prepared to adjust their part of the team fee. This includes greens fees where applicable.

**No Makeups will be allowed the last two weeks of play.

**No doubling up the last week of play!

**Any match postponement, re-schedule, or make-up must be approved by the League Operator FIRST. If you do not contact the League Operator for approval, matches will be forfeited, and full team fees are due. Both Captains need to contact the League Office.

**After the match starts, teams are to have their next player declared before the previous match ends. This is to help minimize the time between matches. It is ONE MINUTE for each team to declare their next player. The match is to start immediately after the second player is declared. See page #25, Forfeits, in your OTM.

You are expected to follow all speed of play guidelines.

**Any changes to the rules and expectations will be made here and announced verbally (in person).

These are the expectations if you agree to play League. If you join APA, you agree to those rules. Please do not join the APA and complain about the rules. It takes the fun out of for everyone.

When we lose, we will not belittle our opponent. There is no need to make yourself feel better by making them feel bad for beating you or your teammate. If you lost, you lost. Shake hands, say good game, and move on.

No player should ever be giving any host location a hard time about what they want or expect from us.

** Bonus points. These points are not automatically awarded to teams. Bonus points are given to reward teams for completing tasks, such as paperwork and emails, to ensure the correct data is entered into the system. This is to ensure players receive the credit and awards for playing AND to help ensure that sandbagging does not occur. As stated in the message center of your scoresheet, "If I have to go looking for the information, it defeats the purpose." See your GMAPA Bylaws for the details and expectations. This is especially important for when I'm out of town and do not have a physical scoresheet.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DRAMA AT THE DOOR. Creating drama and “pot stirring” will not be allowed!

READ YOUR GREEN MOUNTAIN APA BYLAWS AND THE APA OFFICIAL TEAM MANUAL (OTM). Know the difference!!

The schedule for your division is posted on your APA app.

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UDATED: 06/04/2025

Division #910 – Barre Sunday 9-Ball, Start time @ 3PM, @ TALLY

3PM. We currently do not have a cut off time. Let's not abuse that.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with Seiji ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $15 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, and turn them in. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #921 - Lamoille 9-Ball Monday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Robbie’s Wildlife Refuge and The Morrisville VFW

Robbie’s – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10:30PM. Make-up matches are NOT allowed on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday. We are NOT allowed to play matches on the 3rd table. ANY MAKE-UP MATCH OR EARLIER START TIME MUST BE ARRANGED WITH SHARON AHEAD OF TIME.

The Morrisville VFW – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10PM, therefore, no rack may be struck after 9:45PM. MAKE-UP MATCHES NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME.

When playing at The Morrisville VFW, there will be a $15 team greens fee.

Division #920 –VTPB Monday 9-Ball, Start time @ 6PM. @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10PM.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are unavailable for make-up matches. Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #922 – St. Albans Monday 9-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ Backstreet Bar

5:30PM start is available if arranged ahead of time. Matches MUST be completed by 10PM. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights are NOT available for make-up matches. MAKE-UP MATCHES WILL NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME WITH LISA.

Division #831 – VPB Tuesday 8-Ball Tuesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10:45PM.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are unavailable for make-up matches. Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #830 – St. Albans Tuesday 8-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ Backstreet Bar

5:30PM start is available if arranged ahead of time. Matches MUST be completed by 10PM. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights are NOT available for make-up matches. MAKE-UP MATCHES WILL NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME WITH LISA.

Division #832 – Barre Tuesday 8-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ TALLY VT

6PM. No rack is to be struck after 10:45PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with Seiji ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $15 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, and turn them in. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #841 – VPB Wednesday 8-Ball Wednesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10:45PM.

Please see the table assignment schedule for the 9ft table assignment.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are unavailable for make-up matches. Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #840 – Lamoille 8-Ball Wednesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Robbie’s Wildlife Refuge and The Morrisville VFW

Robbie’s – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10:30PM. Make-up matches are not allowed on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday. We are NOT allowed to play matches on the 3rd table. MAKE-UP MATCHES OR EARLIER START TIME MUST BE ARRANGED WITH SHARON AHEAD OF TIME.

The Morrisville VFW – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10PM, therefore, no rack may be struck after 9:45PM. MAKE-UP MATCHES NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME.

When playing at The Morrisville VFW, there will be a flat $3 per person greens fee.

Division #950 – VPB Thursday 9-Ball (9ft) Thursday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 11:15PM.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are unavailable for make-up matches. Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #951 – VP+B Thursday 9-Ball (7ft) Thursday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10:45PM.

Wednesday, and Thursday are unavailable for make-up matches. Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up match.

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COVID-19 / ILLNESS IN GENERAL

If you are feeling under the weather, experiencing a scratchy throat, coughing, runny nose, fever, upset stomach, or allergies, please do not attend League. I suggest you take a COVID test.

If you tested positive for COVID, please do not attend League!

If you attended League, or a League function within a few days of testing positive, I ask that you notify me as soon as possible so that I can notify the necessary people. If you choose, you can notify your team/people to let them know. If you do not feel comfortable doing that, I will notify them. I DO NOT give out people’s names when I contact teams and players so, please don’t ask.

Additionally, if you share the same living space with someone, dating someone, or have continuous close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID, but you are negative, please wear a mask if you wish to attend League.

This may be different than your work policy. This is what we will follow for League.

I get that you really want to play in “that tournament” or league night is your night out. But I need to emphasize that the health and wellbeing of everyone in the GMAPA is more important than you participating in “that tournament” or making League

I do realize that sometimes we do not know we are sick until after we’ve been to League. That is different than showing up knowing you are sick.

I trust that all players are being honest.

I would also like to add that this doesn't just apply to COVID. If you are sick, please stay home.

If you have any questions or concerns about how GMAPA deals with COVID, please ask me.

I'm proud of all of you for doing what you have been asked to do!!